5 Key Turning Points In The ICC 2022 T20 World Cup

India and Pakistan squared off in their campaign opener at the MCG on October 23. Pakistan were in the driver's seat for most of the match, but Virat Kohli snatched the victory from the neighbor's mouth...

- Abhinav Tyagi

England won the ICC T20 World Cup after beating Pakistan by 5 wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. They had a tough time reaching the finals. Ireland handed England a shock. The Three Lions confirmed their semifinal berth on their final matchday when they beat Sri Lanka in a do-or-die match. On the other hand, Pakistan were virtually out of the tournament for most of the super 12 round. The Men in Green lost their opening two matches and should be thanking the Netherlands, who beat Proteas and opened the gates for Pakistan to qualify for the last four. This article will shed light on the top five moments that were the turning points in the competition.

VIRAT KOHLI'S TWO SIXES OFF HARIS RAUF'S 19th OVER

India and Pakistan squared off in their campaign opener at the MCG on October 23. Pakistan were in the driver's seat for most of the match, but Virat Kohli snatched the victory from the neighbor's mouth and won the game single-handedly for India.

Chasing a target of 160, India were restricted to 31/4 by a disciplined Pakistani bowling attack. Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli stitched a valuable 113run partnership and took the game to the last over.

Despite saving India from humiliation, the victory felt farfetched as India required 28 off the last eight balls. What followed was the turning point of the match. Virat smashed two consecutive sixes off Haris Rauf's bowling, and India required 16 to win off the final over.